for I did not get it from any man; I was not taught it, but I got it through a revelation given by Jesus Christ.

I mean this: The law which was given four hundred and thirty years later could not annul the contract which had already been ratified by God, so as to cancel the promise.

Is the law then contrary to God's promises? Of course not. For if a law had been given that was able to impart life, surely, then, right standing would have come through law.

But the Scripture pictures all mankind as prisoners of sin, so that the promised blessing through faith in Christ might be given to those who have faith.

Where is your self-congratulation? For I can testify that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and have given them to me.

Let us stop getting tired of doing good, for at the proper time we shall reap if we do not give up.